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2000 Volkswagen Golf Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Volkswagen Golf, most often about the visibility and wipers (23% of complaints). It is 5th of 24 Golf model years by number of complaints and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2000 Volkswagen Golf problems
Visibility and wipers
20 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, windshield, glass, side/rear, rearview mirrors/devices.
1) rolling down passenger window 2) whole window fell in 3) car was brought to the mechanic and all inside door panel had tp be replaced since plastic piece holding this window broke.
Air bags
16 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Driver's seat side airbag deployment when fault codes are scanned and cleared. Vw apparently knows about problem with airbag control module. Technician injured when airbag forced his arm into steering wheel.
2000 vw Golf gls. Airbag light on dash diagnosed by vw as an open circuit - passenger side. Air bags never deployed, never crashed. Vw wanted $500 for repairs. Numerous similar incidents reported by vw owners involving range of air bag system failures, spurious deployments, etc. Vw charged me $45 for the diagnosis.
Engine
13 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system, cooling system.
Car has 61000 miles on it and the "water pump went which took out the timing belt" per my mechanic. I purchased this car used and have no warrenty because vw only allows warranty to transfer to a family member who buys the car.
Vehicle is a 200 vw Golf tdi. At approx. 40k miles engine developed excessive carbon build up in the EGR system and required cleaning. Vw performed this service at no charge. At approx 60k mile excessive carboin build up again noted. Vw contends that this is a maintenacve proble caused by exzcess sulfer in the fuel.…
Brakes
12 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, power assist, brake fluid low warning.
My Volkswagen Golf tdi had to have the rear rotors and brake pads replaced with less than 30,000 miles. The front brakes were still in good shape. The service person noted that brake dust sticks to the sliding parts and causes the brakes to stick and wear. The rear brake pads were totally worn and the rotors scored.…
2000 Volkswagen Golf front axle shafts were replaced due to cv joint failure. The right front caliper froze, power steering hose had to be replaced due to leakage located near the rear of the hose. ** received 10-20-05*** due to the calipers being replaced, the rotors had to be turned and the brakes had to be…
Fuel system
7 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel injection system.
High pressure side nipple, exiting fuel pump/sending unit assembly cracked, spraying underside of vehicle above fuel tank, below rear seats with fuel. This area is well protected from road debris and no impact damage is evident. Vehicle has not been in an accident of any kind, purchased new in sept 2000.
2000 Volkswagen Golf gti was brought in for service for a strong gasoline odor inside the passenger compartment. There exists a recall on this model for a problem with the fuel pump cracking due to a design fault. This recall was not honored because the vehicle was purchased in mexico. Volkswagen of america doesn't…
Transmission
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: driveline, axle assembly, automatic transmission, manual transmission.
When any electric or electronic component on my 2000 volkwagen Golf tdi fails, the transmission locks in 3rd gear, making acceleration very difficult. Recently, these component failures have also been resulting in complete power failures at speed.
2000 Volkswagen Golf front axle shafts were replaced due to cv joint failure. The right front caliper froze, power steering hose had to be replaced due to leakage located near the rear of the hose. ** received 10-20-05*** due to the calipers being replaced, the rotors had to be turned and the brakes had to be…
Suspension
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: front.
2000 Volkswagen Golf front axle shafts were replaced due to cv joint failure. The right front caliper froze, power steering hose had to be replaced due to leakage located near the rear of the hose. ** received 10-20-05*** due to the calipers being replaced, the rotors had to be turned and the brakes had to be…
2000 Volkswagen Golf cv joints failed, right front caliper froze, faulty steering hose. The battery was replaced twice and the wheel bearing failed at an unusual low mileage. The front seat had a piece of metal that was molded.
Electrical
5 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery.
When any electric or electronic component on my 2000 volkwagen Golf tdi fails, the transmission locks in 3rd gear, making acceleration very difficult. Recently, these component failures have also been resulting in complete power failures at speed.
2000 Volkswagen Golf cv joints failed, right front caliper froze, faulty steering hose. The battery was replaced twice and the wheel bearing failed at an unusual low mileage. The front seat had a piece of metal that was molded.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2000 Volkswagen Golf recalls
Lights: switch
Risk: The brake lights could become inoperative, or remain on. Failure to provide the proper signal when braking could lead to a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will install the newly designed brake light switch free of charge. The recall began on april 27, 2007, and will be conducted in several staggered mailings through september 21, 2007. Vehicles within the make, model, and model year of this population may be involved in either this recall or 06v-183, but not both. The remedy is the same for each recall. Volkswagen dealers will apply the remedy based on the VIN number of the vehicle. Owners may contact vw at 1-800-822-8987.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger, wagon, and convertible vehicles equipped with or without cruise control, a brake light switch may malfunction if it was installed incorrectly.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, may cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel supply line for tension, and inspect the fuel pump supply nipple for cracking. If necessary the fuel line and the fuel pump will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on july 25, 2005. Owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and double-layer fuel tanks, tension on the fuel supply line may cause the fuel pump supply nipple to crack which could result in a leak.
Lights: switch
Risk: This may result in intermittent or inoperative turn signal and hazard flasher function.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hazard flasher switch/relay kit. The recall began on march 31, 2005. Owners should contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles, the hazard switch and flasher system function may degrade over time because of distortion and material transfer of the contacts of certain hazard switch relays which occurs due to substantially increased electrical current load from higher wattage turn signal bulbs.
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: These vehicles were not marked or described as required by the standard.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a supplement for the owner's manual and also one set of four guidance fixtures intended to use in conjunction with child seats equipped with rigid or semi-rigid lower anchorage attachments. Also enclosed will be four decals together with installation instructions and a template for attaching the decals to the lower seat backs. Owner notification is expected to begin september 15, 2002. Owners should contact vwoa at 1-800-822-8987.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." child seat anchorages installed in the vehicle's rear seats must be identified by markings, and their location and use be described in the owner's manual.
Suspension: upper arm
Risk: The control arm could gradually loosen and ultimately separate from its bracket in normal driving which could cause the vehicle to be difficult to control or result in loss of control. As the bracket loosens, loud metallic knocking sounds in from the vehicle will be heard.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the bracket and if the welding is insufficient, will replace the control arm.
Full defect summary
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. One of two brackets used to bolt the front suspension control arm in front of the vehicle to the body structure may not have been welded sufficiently.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine stalling
Summary
By letter received on june 24, 2005, mr. Ronald m. Strickland of raleigh, nc, submitted a petition requesting that the agency investigate the performance of the ignition coil plugs on model year (my) 2000-2003 volkswagen jetta, golf and passat sedans.the petitioner alleges that he had experienced multiple stalling events as a result of one or more ignition coil plugs malfunctioning on his 2002 vw jetta sedan.as a result of the engine stalling, the petitioner experienced a loss of power steering and increased braking efforts when he pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road to control the vehicle.after a few minutes parked on the shoulder he was able to restart the vehicle although the
Fuel pump leaks
Summary
This investigation was opened on november 29, 2004, based on five consumer reports alleging fuel leaking from the fuel pump.by letter of april 14, 2004, volkswagen of america (volkswagen) notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 35,000 golf and gti vehicles manufactured in wolfsburg germany for the north american market.the recalled vehicles are in model years 1999 and 2000 and are equipped with gasoline engines.volkswagen has identified a condition in which the fuel supply line from the fuel delivery module (pump) to the fuel filter may come under tension. In this condition the fuel pump supply nipple can crack, resulting in a gasoline leak.volkswagen dealers will inspect
Turn signal/hazard flasher failure
Summary
This investigation was opened on october 19, 2004, based on nine reports on 2000 through 2001 jetta and gti vehicles alleging that the turn signals and or hazard flashers fail to blink, or flash.some of the complainants reported that the lights would blink only a few times and then stop.several of the complainants reported that having the hazard flasher switch replaced repaired their vehicles.by letter of december 13, 2004, volkswagen notified the agency that it will conduct a safety recall of 350,000 model year 2000 through 2002 jetta, golf and gti vehicles to repair the turn signal and hazard flasher system.vw reports 216 owner reports, 4 field reports and 4960 warranty claims on this popu
Questions about the 2000 Volkswagen Golf
- What are the most common problems with the 2000 Volkswagen Golf?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (20 complaints); air bags (16 complaints, typically around 58,000 miles); engine (13 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2000 Volkswagen Golf have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 20, 2007 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2000 a bad year for the Volkswagen Golf?
- It is 5th of 24 Golf model years by number of complaints, with 88 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.